AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Dec 2024

Both Teams to Score Looks Value

There’s an attractive -163 available when it comes to AZ and Ajax both scoring at least one goal. We’re expecting a nice return from this BTTS Yes wager based on the available stats.

AZ Won 2-0 in Teams’ Previous H2H

AZ Alkmaar have enjoyed back-to-back victories, most recently beating Heracles 1-0. It was a home win at AFAS Stadion. Maarten Martens' team had four shots on target and boasted 63% possession, with Mayckel Lahdo bagging a late winning goal.

Ajax drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Johan Cruijff ArenA ended 2-2 against FC Utrecht. The Sons of God had one shot on goal and enjoyed 61% possession, with Anton Gaaei and Jens Toornstra (own goal) on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

AZ have beaten Ajax in the last two encounters. They won 2-1 at Johan Cruijff ArenA and triumphed 2-0 at AFAS Stadion. The previous 10 games between these teams have seen two draws, four AZ wins and four victories for Ajax.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	AZ Alkmaar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Ajax	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.1 goals from 15.5 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. AZ have had 51.8% possession, 482.0 passes and 5.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 11.7 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while earning 4.3 corners.

Troy Parrott leads the way with 7 goals, with Mexx Meerdink and Ibrahim Sadiq scoring 3 each. David Moeller Wolfe is the leading assists maker on 4.

Ajax have won 8 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.1 shots on goal, 13.6 attempts and 2.3 goals. Francesco Farioli's side average 57.8% possession, 553.4 passes, 5.0 corners taken and 3.1 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 11.8 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Wout Weghorst and Davy Klaassen with 5, while Bertrand Traore has 3. Kenneth Taylor is top assists provider with 4, while Remko Pasveer and Diant Ramaj have kept 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jeroen Zoet (GK), Seiya Maikuma, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, David Moeller Wolfe, Peer Koopmeiners, Sven Mijnans, Jordy Clasie, Ernest Poku, Troy Parrott, Ruben van Bommel.

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Remko Pasveer (GK), Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Jorrel Hato, Branco van den Boomen, Davy Klaassen, Kenneth Taylor, Steven Berghuis, Wout Weghorst, Chuba Akpom.

AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax Prediction & Betting Tips

The best betting angle could be backing the teams to both score at least once in this Eredivisie clash, especially as odds of -163 are available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 AZ games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 AZ games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ajax games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 16 Ajax games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Ajax games.

BTTS Yes Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 61.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 Goals are similar picks and they can be combined together on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. Consider going down this route if you’re looking for slightly bigger odds.

Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -163 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 2 Ajax

There are odds of +750 available that Ajax land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax Odds

Ajax are the shortest price to win this Eredivisie game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 40% probability due to their +150 betting odds. At +170, AZ Alkmaar are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted.

Should you want to back AZ Alkmaar to win this Eredivisie match, then there is -110 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Ajax chalked at -125.

Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+260

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+130

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-350

X2

-225

Draw No Bet

1

-110

2

-125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

+104

2 Hcp 0.0

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to AZ Alkmaar vs Ajax team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Eredivisie squads.

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